Rohu fish with poppy seeds paste (Maach Posto)

This is a traditional Bengali fish recipe – one of the most famous recipes associated with Bengali cuisine. Poppy seed paste (posto) is one of the most loved ingredient in Bengali preparations. Along with rohu this recipe goes to another level for any fish lover.

You can easily try this simple non spicy quick but super yummy recipe at home. Let me know in the comment section if you like it. It goes best with plain steamed rice.

Lets get started !!

Preparation Time : 10 minutes

Take 4 to 6 tablespoons of poppy seed in a mixer grinder. Add 2 to 3 tablespoon water, a pinch of salt and 4 green chillies.

Prepare a smooth poppy seed paste like below.

Next marinate rohu fish pieces with turmeric powder and salt (I used 2 pieces). Heat 4 to 6 tablespoon mustard oil in a wok. Fry the marinated fish pieces until they turn golden on both sides. Take them out in a paper towel wrapped plate to remove excess oil.

Cooking Time : 10 minutes

Ingredients :

Rohu Fish pieces – 2

Poppy seed – 4 to 6 tablespoon

Green Chilli – 6 (4 for poppy seed paste and 2 for garnishing)

Tomato – 1 small, roughly chopped

Salt – as per taste

Mustard oil – 8 tablespoon

Recipe :

Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a wok. When the oil heats up, lower the flame to medium.

Add tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Stir well until the tomatoes become soft and mushy.